Newcastle penalty ‘absolute VAR mistake’ – Frank

As his side earned a point at St James’ Park in a dramatic manner, Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank claims it was an “absolute mistake” when the video assistant referee (VAR) intervened and awarded Newcastle a penalty.

Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw at home thanks to Cristian Romero’s injured overhead kick, which was controversial after the Magpies’ spot-kick in the 86th minute ended 1-1.

Rodrigo Bentancur was caught holding Newcastle defender Dan Burn in the penalty box by VAR, who sent the referee to the pitchside monitor.

The two players in the box appeared to be fighting, and despite the official not initially giving the penalty, the Spurs midfielder was punished following the review.

Before Romero’s 95th-minute equalizer saved a point for Frank’s men, Anthony Gordon converted from the spot.

The penalty was awarded on X because Bentancur “clearly does not look at the ball” while “holding offence,” according to the Premier League match manager.

Spurs were quick to criticize the decision, and pundits also made the suggestion that it was an incident that occurs at corners in most matches.

Frank, the manager of Spurs, called it “an absolute mistake from the VAR.”

“The ref called well, and they encourage the ref ref to call on the pitch.” That is never a sin in my opinion.

Even speaking with some Newcastle residents, they don’t believe it to be a penalty, and we need consistency.

“VAR can only be made if it is clear and obvious,” said the referee on the pitch.

The PGMOL consider a number of factors when determining whether a penalty should be given, despite the fact that holding and grappling are common on corners and free-kicks:

Clinton Morrison, an ex-Premier League striker, said, “We have six games tomorrow, there will be a lot of defending like that, let’s see if VAR calls that.”

Because there is no pulling of the shirt or anything else, VAR should just stay out of it. He is simply standing by himself and not looking at anything.

On BBC Radio 5 Live, former defender for Tottenham and Newcastle, Jonathan Woodgate, said, “Dan Burn climbed all over him. It’s similar to a featherweight UFC fight.

Micah Richards, a former manchester city defender, said on Sky Sports, “Not looking at the ball fits the criteria, but there is not enough holding there.” Bentancur held him for a while, but Burn has since become the center of his entire body.

“The referee made a really wise decision by not giving it, and then [going to the screen] raises questions for him.” It’s insufficient because it’s not sustained.